Marble of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province to be exported to China, Georgia and Iraq

Hossein Hadi said the deal was signed last week with traders from China, Georgia and Iraq.

He added: In addition to the 3,000 tons of this rare rock with the use of the facade of the building, antique and ornament decorations will be sent to the target countries by the first half of this year.

The mine was inactive due to the economic downturn and export barriers until the year 2013," he said.


He estimates the annual production capacity of marble blue in the province more than 10 thousand tons, adding that if the government supports the preparation of infrastructure and payment facilities, the product processing plant will be launched this year in the region.


Managing director of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Blue Marble Mine Complex, announced the direct and indirect employment of this exclusive Middle East mine in 70 countries. By constructing and equipping a processing plant, this year 150 more people will be employed.

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Blue Marble Complex is located in Falard District 200 km from Shahrekord.